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TF6128

TF6128

Twin-Flex

Twin-Flex

MERGER

MERGER

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Part #79760 

Rev. #03 

  HSMFG0123

Part #79760 

Rev. #03 

  HSMFG0123

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE   

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE   
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATION 

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATION 
OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT 

OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT 
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING

WARNING

Starting Serial #321TF62801

Starting Serial #321TF62801

Summary of Contents for TF6128

Page 1: ... AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT UNSAFE OPERATION OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING WARNING Starting Serial 321TF62801 Starting Serial 321TF62801 ...

Page 2: ...ecals 11 12 Warning Owner Must Read and Understand 13 Cap Screw Torque Values 14 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications 15 17 Set Up Assembly 18 19 Transporting 19 Machine Prep Operation 20 23 Operator Display 24 27 Adjustments 28 31 Service 32 34 Operating Without Electronics 35 Optional Equipment 36 Lubrication Guide 37 Decal Location Identification 38 46 Service Notes 47 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...riginal purchaser of the product is terminated upon any subsequent transfer or sale from or by the original purchaser and extends no third party ben efits or rights whatsoever The warranty term for any product used in any for hire rental fleet or rental application is limited to six 6 months from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser by an authorized H S dealer This warrant...

Page 4: ...ments to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products previously manufactured Specifications statements and descriptions of Products contained in this publication are subject to change without prior notification ...

Page 5: ...__________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________ You have received the Operator s Manual for this product Yes _____ No _____ Interested in receiving the H S E mail Newsletter Yes ____ No _____ Dealer Name ___________________________________________________ Street Address _________________________________________________ City ______________________...

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Page 7: ...damaged in shipment Check for dents and loose or missing parts Report damage immediately to H S Manufacturing Co Inc Merger has been correctly assembled according to instructions in this manual Wheel nuts and all other fasteners are tightly secured All bolts and fasteners are tight All grease fittings have been lubricated See LUBRICATION section of this manual for details Hoses and fittings are pr...

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Page 9: ...on of Operator s Manual Give the customer Operator s Manual and make sure they read and understand all operating and service instructions Have the customer sign a completed Warranty Registration and mail it Date Delivered Dealer s Name By Signature of Original Buyer Note Warranty is not valid until warranty card is completed and returned to H S Mfg Co Inc This check list that follows is an importa...

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Page 11: ...ENEVER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL REMEMBER THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR MOSTACCIDENTSARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DAMAGE H S MANUFACTURING CO INC SAFETY INFORMATION ...

Page 12: ...procedures Keep signs in good condition Immediately replace any missing or damaged signs OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km h 20 mph Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the maximum transport speed of this implement Regardless of the maximum speed capability of the tractor being used to tow this implement do not exceed th...

Page 13: ... 11 SAFETY INFORMATION ...

Page 14: ... 12 SAFETY INFORMATION ...

Page 15: ...me NEVER manually feed material into the pickup DO NOT allow minors to operate or be near the machine DO NOT clean adjust or lubricate the machine when any part is in operation STAY CLEAR of machine when rasing and lowering machine and during folding and unfolding machine KEEP hands feet and clothing away from pickup conveyor belts WHEN THEY ARE IN MOTION LOOSE and floppy clothing should not be wo...

Page 16: ... Dry Ft Lbs Lube Ft Lbs Inch Lbs Inch Lbs Inch Lbs Inch Lbs 1 4 20 1 4 28 5 5 6 3 4 2 4 7 8 10 6 3 7 2 12 14 9 10 75 2 94 0 78 8 99 0 61 5 77 0 68 6 87 0 5 16 20 5 16 28 11 12 8 9 17 19 13 14 24 27 18 20 132 142 138 147 107 116 123 131 3 8 16 3 8 24 20 23 15 17 30 35 23 25 45 50 35 35 236 259 247 271 192 212 219 240 7 16 14 7 16 20 32 36 24 27 50 55 35 40 70 80 50 60 376 400 393 418 317 327 349 37...

Page 17: ... 15 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 18: ... 16 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 19: ... 17 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 20: ...e tightened Remove the shim and repeat the process on the other head SET UP ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT HEAD SET UP FROM SHIPPING Connect the tractor to the merger using the instructions from the Machine Prep Operation Chapter in this Manual Loosen the 4 head bolts A with 3 4 wrenches on both sides of the locking brackets total of 8 on each head NOTE Access to the head nuts is gained through the opening on...

Page 21: ... the Merger by viewing it from the rear If instructions or parts lists call for hardened bolts refer to Cap Screw Torque Values chart Check the Merger for proper assembly and adjustment Make sure that all bolts are tightened Securely retighten after a few hours of operation as bolts can loosen up on new machinery If the merger was shipped w o the rims tire assemblies attached Attach the rims tire ...

Page 22: ... The tractor must also be equipped with a 3 pin convenience outlet that is operated by tractor keyed power 5 The Merger requires a minimum 95 H P tractor AND that has a minimum tractor weight of 8 000 lbs 6 Hydraulic Requirements 2 Remotes SCV s 12 g p m per SCV 2 750 p s i MAIN TRACTOR PLUG Tractor wiring may differ Check your tractor manufacturers electrical diagram to match to the Merger s wiri...

Page 23: ...crews supplied with PTO connect the PTO shaft to the pump input shaft The top PTO shield swings back with removal of driver side pin for easy access to PTO set screws Replace the PTO shield before using the machine Slide the spring loaded locking collar on the PTO yoke rearward and slide the yoke onto the tractor PTO shaft Release spring loaded collar Be sure the pins fall into the groove on the t...

Page 24: ...ctor functions 2 Mount the control box in a convenient position in the cab for easy operator access A bracket is included with the control box to aid this process 3 Connect the 3 pin cable to the tractor convenience outlet This connection is only used for a keyed power supply for main power relay 4 Connect the plug from the control box harness to the A plug on the merger 5 Connect the B plug on th...

Page 25: ...ds on the skid shoes As the merger is operating through the field the H S Soft Shoe Suspension System provides a self regulating feature that constantly adjusts the weight on the skid shoes This is accomplished with the computer controlled logic that constantly senses the hydraulic pressure fluctuations that come with the constant changes in field environments especially rolling and rough ground c...

Page 26: ...ide and in the ON position by pressing the 1st button on the left side of the display SINGLE HEAD MERGING The display above shows the LH HEAD belt discharge to the LEFT underlined and the RH HEAD OFF by pressing the 4th button on the RH side and in the ON position by pressing the 1st button on the left side of the display The same process can be done with the RH HEAD CONTROL BOX FUNCTIONS The foll...

Page 27: ... that are enabled using buton C or D B Belt direction The selected function s verbage will be in green and the underlined C Left head belt on off Verbage will be green when when on and red when off D Right head belt on off Verbage will be green when when on and red when off E D pad used to toggle between operating screens and adjsut the displays brightness Up brighten the display Down dim the disp...

Page 28: ...ayed in inches H System battery voltage I Belt function indicators The arrow indicator depicts which directing the belt is running for each corresponding head A belt is disabled when off symbol is displayed oved the indicator arrow J Acres merged by the Left head K Acres merged by the Right head Total acres for the unit can be calculated by totaling the left and right head acres ...

Page 29: ... the soft shoe pressure Bar graph indicator will adjust to display set pressure Factory setting is 1450 PSI M Used to raise the soft shoe pressure Bar graph indicator will adjust to display set pressure N Used to clear the Soft Shoe error message ...

Page 30: ...st picture below 2 Attach the GAUGE to the VALVE STEM and turn in the VALVE THUMB SCREW to bleed the pressure from the ACCUMULATOR as shown in the second picture below Recharging Accumulator To recharge the ACCUMULATOR see picture below remove the VALVE GUARD VALVE CAP Attach the GAUGE to the VALVE STEM making sure that the VALVE THUMB SCREW is turned out all the way closed before attaching Connec...

Page 31: ... conveyor speed on the Merger can only be changed by varying the tractor PTO speed For heavy crops run at 1000 rpm and slow as crop lighten ADJUSTMENTS CROSS CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT NOTE Cross conveyor belts should be checked for correct tracking frequently in the first 300 acres then daily there after To adjust belt tracking 1 Slightly loosen the 4 bolts A 2 Adjust the jam nuts either way to set...

Page 32: ...HIS PROCEDURE Ensure that the oil is warmed up and the PTO is running at 1000 RPM With the belt running lift the head up until the deflector goes down This will cause the belt to ride toward the back of the head Only allow the belt to run like this for a minimal time to ensure that major damage does not occur to the belt edge Then lower the head back to the ground In minimal time 30 seconds or les...

Page 33: ...ISE until it tightens 3 Turn the lock ring COUNTERCLOCKWISE until it tightens against the DIAL 4 Procedure is complete NOTES THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE DONE ON BOTH HEADS THIS VALVE MAY ALSO BE ADJUSTED TO SLOW THE HEAD SPEED DOWN IF NEEDED IN CERTAIN CROP CONDITIONS IT MAY BE BACKED OUT UP TO 2 FULL TURNS Skid Shoe Adjustment Skid shoes can be adjusted manually from the rear of the head by removing t...

Page 34: ... the cold level check Note the cap vents at 5 psi so there may be some air pressure when removing the cap Hot Level Check Plug Cold Level Check Plug Cleaning It is a good practice to clean the entire merger at the end of each day Getting the chaff and crop off the merger when dry will save the appearance and finish of the merger It also gives the operator a chance to check the machine up close to ...

Page 35: ...ace no longer has a taper and has become flat Cam bearing can be replaced with out removing the the tine bar by using the access port designed into the center drive gearbox SERVICE Cross Conveyor Belts The cross conveyor belts should all be removed at the end of each season and the inner frame work thoroughly cleaned of build up and debris This will ensure proper operation the next season Remote F...

Page 36: ...d Gearboxes Each head is powered by a gearbox in the center of the head Each center cam gearbox uses 26 ounces of SAE 30W motor oil The oil in each gearbox should be checked before each crop and changed on an annual basis Oil is drained by removing the lower cover This is accomplished by removing the 4 bolts A When reinstalling cover inspect the O ring PN 82330 for damage and replace as necessary ...

Page 37: ...r will still have flotation but it will not be active floatation with the Soft shoe To manually adjust the floatation without electronics With the PTO on and the heads in the working position remove the back left shield on the mergers main frame to access the Soft shoe manifold block Pushing in on valve A will add pressure to the accumulator Using a key ring to pull on valve B will remove pressure...

Page 38: ...is is beneficial when merging fields with different cut heights or terrain The cylinder are connected in series and re phase on full retraction We suggest re phasing the skid shoes daily for optimal performance Your merger comes standard with 1 hydraulic motor to power each belt The dual drive cross conveyor kit add and second hydraulic motor to each head We suggest this kit units that will be mer...

Page 39: ...GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT Catch and dispose of fluid per local waste disposal regulations whenever service is performed on hydraulic components valves cylinders hoses etc or transmission For the center cam gearboxes use SAE30W motor oil The gearboxes hold 26 ounces of oil The tongue reservoir holds 32 gallons of ISO 46 hydraulic oil The complete system holds 42 gallons A 2 Zerks One on each wh...

Page 40: ...Rotating Driveline 9194A 1 No Step Stay Clear 11599 8 Warning Do Not Go Near Leaks 12502A 2 Danger Stay Clear of Extension 31401 2 Danger Stay Clear of Merger 32597A 2 Do Not Operate w Decal Exposed 54033 1 Made In America 4 1 2 72203A 1 Warning Help Avoid Injury 73101 5 Danger Stay Clear of Moving Parts 82602 2 Warning Crushing Hazard 82907L 3 Danger Never Allow Riders 83773 1 H S Branding Decal ...

Page 41: ... 39 DECAL LOCATION 1906C 1494P DC32211A 84044 DC32211B 11599 73101 82907L DCAMB DC32211A 1906C 1494P 82907L DCAMB DC32211B 11599 73101 84045 093020 54033 311 72203A ...

Page 42: ... 40 DECAL LOCATION 5896B 82602 9194A 82602 5896B 83775 83773 83774 83775 1494L ...

Page 43: ... 41 DECAL LOCATION 1906C 1906C 1906C DCAMB 11599 1906C 31401 73101 12502A 093020 ...

Page 44: ... 42 DECAL LOCATION 11599 12502A 73101 31401 1906C DCAMB 1906C 093020 1906C 1906C 1906C ...

Page 45: ... 43 DECAL LOCATION 73101 1906C 093020 093020 093020 093020 1906C 093020 093020 093020 82907L 32597A under shields 093020 ...

Page 46: ... 44 DECAL LOCATION DC32211B DC32211B 11599 093020 11599 DC32311B 1906C 1906C ...

Page 47: ... 45 DECAL LOCATION Left Right Head Decals Both Sides are Identical 1906C 1906C 11599 DC32311B 1906C 093020 093020 093020 ...

Page 48: ... 46 DECAL LOCATION DC32211A 093020 093020 DCRED DCRED ...

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Page 52: ...Manufactured By H S MANUFACTURING CO INC 2608 S HUME AVE MARSHFIELD WI 54449 715 387 3414 hsmfgco com H S MFG CO products approved for the FEMA SEAL OF QUALITY ...

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